Bellows Open Air Photo Booth in NYC

Posted 11/20/17 in: New Jersey New York

Bellows Open Air Photo Booth in NYC

Our New Bellows Style Open Air Photo Booth!

This Bellows Style Open Air Photo Booth looks like the original cameras with an accordion front.  Equipped with updated technology, it will feel like you and your guests are experiencing an old fashion photo shoot. Designed after the old cameras from a century ago, these hand-made booths are intricately put together to help you and your guests blast back in time as if you were at your great-grandparents’ wedding.

How it works

Guests pose in front of a standard back drop, look into a computer tablet below, and smile at the camera lens. Just several seconds later, a printed photo strip is offered to them so they will always remember their evening together.

More info

This booth boasts handcrafted wood work designed from cherry, maple and walnut wood, telescoping bellows, solid brass accents and hand-rubbed finish. All in a sleek, compact design. Absolutely gorgeous! It smells nice, too!

Here are some photos of the Bellows Booth in action…

Similar to our VW PhotoBus and Classic Booth, we are in the business of capturing your special event with elegance and class.

Contact us today to reserve one for your special event.

VW Photo Bus Rental Long Beach Island, New Jersey

Posted 6/06/17 in: New Jersey New York

Our VW Photo Bus Rental on Long Beach Island, New Jersey

This past weekend, we visited the Brant Beach Yacht Club with our VW Bus on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.  It was a picture perfect summer day overlooking the ocean.  On top of that, we made lots of great friends with other vendors and guests of the bride and groom.

Making friends

Thank you to Delaney Dobson Photography for the beautiful photo of our vintage VW Bus!  A real pleasure working with you on making this a spectacular event.  Thank you also to Megan at Rustic Drift for her awesome vintage-style furniture.  I love their furniture, their design, and the overall aesthetic Rustic Drift creates for each event!  A perfect compliment to our vintage VW Bus on Long Beach Island, New Jersey!

Newlyweds hanging in our vintage Volkwagen Photo Bus after the ceremony!  Thank you to Delaney Dobson Photography for this awesome shot.

A lovely review from a lovely couple:

“Tony and “Bella”, the VW photobooth bus, were amazing! The perfect highlight to our wedding. Tony arrived promptly, generously gave an additional hour of time, and was fun to work with. Bella was a hit! We would have them again in a heartbeat- fun and different!”

 

Traditional Photo Booth Rental in NYC

Posted 4/25/17 in: New Jersey New York

Traditional Photo Booth Rental in NYC

We recently set-up our classic vintage photo booth in NYC at the Standard High Line for a lovely Sweet 16.  One of the hippest hotels in Manhattan, the Standard High Line offers fantastic views of the Hudson River.  The hotel sits adjacent to The High Line, NYC’s only elevated park and by far, one of Manhattan’s most popular New York attractions.

The High Line NYC

The High Line was formally a rail track, which went out of use in 1980. The 1.45-mile-long strip was resurrected in 2009 and turned into one of the best NYC Parks, which runs from Hudson Yards to the northern edge of Chelsea.  Read more about the High Line here at Time Out New York.

At the Party

Our classic vintage photo booth in NYC fit perfectly with the decor at the Standard Hotel, matching the vintage New York theme.  Guests were in and out of our vintage photo booth all evening!  Great event space and perfect decor for our vintage classic photo booth!

All set up with our classic vintage photo booth at the Standard High Line Hotel in NYC

 

Photostrip Hall of Fame – #1

Posted 3/09/17 in: Connecticut Massachusetts New York Rhode Island VW Photobooth Bus
Volkswagen VW Bus Photo booth rental for wedding in NY.

Such Passion!  Chloe the VW PhotoBus made the trek out to New York for the wedding of Michelle Huston of Michelle Wade Photography.  These two really “brought it!”  Winners of 2015 Photo-strip Hall of Fame.

Photo-strip Hall of Fame #4

Posted 2/16/17 in: Connecticut Massachusetts New York Rhode Island VW Photobooth Bus
VW Bus Photo Booth rental for Wedding in Hamptons, Montauk, NY

Love the range of emotion in this photo-strip.  Not to mention the creative facial hair prop.  Chloe the VW Photo Bus made the trek out to Montauk, NY for this sea-side wedding.

Classic Photo Booth Rental Hoboken

Posted 1/28/17 in: New Jersey New York

Classic Photo Booth Rental Hoboken

We recently set-up our Classic Photo Booth in Hoboken, NJ for a winter event.  Had the opportunity to connect with my friends at All Who Wander Event Design, for a recent event in their beautiful space in Hoboken, NJ.  I met Nicole from All Who Wander Event Design at a wedding we worked on together at The 1896 Studios.  The 1896 Studio is a unique, edgy rental space in Brooklyn, New York.  We had the opportunity to work together on producing an intimate, vintage-style wedding with our classic photo booth, and decided to get together again to celebrate the end of the year!

Making Connections

At the party, I also had the opportunity to connect with friends at Dovetail Vintage Rentals, providing vintage & boutique rentals for weddings and other special events.  Enjoyed connecting with all these great vendors in the wedding industry and recommend them as excellent resources to anyone looking to plan an event!  Plus, they were all fans of our classic, vintage photo booth at the party!

Classic Photo Booth

One thing I asked each of these wedding professionals: what do you think makes our photo booth appealing?  For some, it was the quality of the photo.  Others, the simple design.  Lastly, the appeal of an enclosed photo booth as opposed to an open air booth.  Straight from wedding professionals themselves. Our Classic Photo Booth is still a hit for weddings and events.

Classic Photo Booth all set to join the party at an end-of-year party in Hoboken, New Jersey
Classic Photo Booth all set to join the party at an end-of-year party in Hoboken, New Jersey

VW Photo Bus Rental Montauk NY

Posted 11/23/16 in: New Jersey New York

VW Photo Bus Rental Montauk NY

One thing I enjoy most when attending events with Bella, our VW Photo Booth Bus, is the opportunity to chat with fellow Volkswagen lovers.  Guests regularly share memories of owning a VW Micro Bus and all the stories with it.  I recently attended a wedding at the beautiful Montauk Yacht Club (http://www.montaukyachtclub.com/).  On this crisp, Autumn evening, I spoke with multiple wedding guests about their memories of camping, family trips, memorable childhood experiences, all in their families VW Bus.  It was amazing to hear all the different stories associated with this simple vehicle.

VW Bus as the Ultimate Adventure Van

I recently read this article about the VW Bus as the ultimate adventure van.  For some, the VW Bus captures a spirit of freedom.  Others, adventure.  And others, simplicity and joy.  The VW Bus itself is versatile, yet simple.  Even today, people are searching high and low to purchase and restore one of these vans.

Making new memories at the Wedding

At the wedding, guests simply loved jumping into Bella and posing for their photo booth photos.  I also heard numerous comments about seeing a working VW Bus still on the road.  These sorts of conversations happen regularly at events.  It’s wonderful to see how stepping into the Volkswagen and posing for photo booth photos brings back such memories. It’s fortunate that we can capture those smiles in the back seat.  Of course, the bride and groom at this particular event, was already having a wonderful evening dancing, mingling, and joining their friends in our VW Photo Booth Bus.  Guests loved packing into the back seat two take photo booth photos as well.  The beautiful views in Montauk, a picturesque Autumn evening, and the fun atmosphere made this one of the most memorable Fall weddings we’ve done in years.

Bella, our VW Photo Booth Bus, hanging out in front of the Montauk Yacht Club, getting ready to join the party!
Bella, our VW Photo Booth Bus, hanging out in front of the Montauk Yacht Club, getting ready to join the party!

Volkswagen Photo Bus Rental in Southampton, NY

Posted 9/23/16 in: New Jersey New York

Volkswagen Photo Bus Rental in Southampton, NY

Bella, our vintage Volkswagen Photo Bus, recently attended a private wedding on Long Island.  We showed up, parked her right in the front of the house during the ceremony, and waited for the bride and groom to complete their vows.  See photo below.

Antique Car Lovers and our Volkswagen Bus

Turns out, the guest list included tons of old antique car lovers who spent most of the evening chit chatting with me about their next restoration project.  They loved looking inside the restored engine of our VW Bus, admiring the traditional German engineering, and finally, taking some photos in the bus!  I spoke with one couple from North Carolina currently in the market for a VW Camper Bus to find and restore for their family camping trips.  We shared notes on the different challenges of finding a VW Bus and I directed them to a few helpful resources.  Another opportunity to build a meaningful connection and encourage people to follow their dreams!

Photo Booth Fun

The bride and groom were thrilled to see our Volkswagen Photo Bus drive into the backyard as soon as they completed their ceremony.  They had no idea we were coming for their wedding reception (a gift from one of their close friends) and we spent the rest of the evening taking photos in and with Bella.  A lovely evening with our classic VW Bus on Long Island!

Bella, our vintage VW Photo Bus, waiting to join the party at a lovely private house in Bridgehampton, New York
Bella, our vintage VW Photo Bus, waiting to join the party at a lovely private house in Bridgehampton, New York

Vintage Photo Booth in East Hampton

Posted 9/12/16 in: New Jersey New York

Vintage Photo Booth in East Hampton

Our vintage photo booth made it out to a classic East Hampton Wedding on Long Island this summer.  Guests from ten different countries joined in the festivities.  At the end of the night, guests filled the photo book with love notes in French, Chinese, German, and Spanish.  Not only did these guests have a wonderful time, but they all loved spending time taking photos.

Intimate Gathering at Gansett Green Manor.

Held at the lovely Gansett Green Manor (http://gansettgreenmanor.com/), this intimate Hamptons venue is ideal for a private summer wedding.  With two acres of carefully manicured grounds, this quaint bed and breakfast is nestled in the heart of East Hampton.

Customizing our Vintage Photo Booth

For this particular wedding, we customized the outside poster of our classic photo booth to fit the theme of the wedding.  One benefit of the minimalist design is our ability to customize our photo booth for various wedding themes.  At another event earlier this year, we customized a special curtain for our photo booth.  We love being part of wedding events like this – great guests, beautiful grounds, and our vintage photo booth there to capture all the memories!

Guests checking out our vintage photo booth at a recent summer wedding at the Gansett Green Manor in Amagansett, NY
Guests checking out our vintage photo booth at a recent summer wedding at the Gansett Green Manor in Amagansett, NY

VW Photo Bus Rental Hamptons NY

Posted 6/16/16 in: New Jersey New York

VW Photo Bus Rental Hamptons NY

We recently drove our VW Photo Bus Rental to a private party in the Hamptons, NY.  One of the best parts of restored our Volkswagen Micro Bus: driving right into the backyard of the event.  With the sun setting and guests coming back from the beach, we arrived just on time and set-up in the back corner of a lovely Hamptons home.

Guests loving the photo booth

Guests could not wait to learn more about the history of Bella, how she drives, and how to take a photo. They loved even more the idea of jumping inside the vintage Volkwagen Bus and posing for photos. Of the many guests, I remember one guest in particular who commented on how he fondly remembered his family’s VW Bus and the many long road trips they used to take.  He ended up loving the photo booth idea and posed for ten different photos with his family.  We love hearing stories of fellow VW lovers and capturing them posing in our vintage photo booth!

Our vintage VW Photo Bus at a recent event in Long Island, NY
Our vintage VW Photo Bus at a recent event in Long Island, NY